Friday, March 7, 2008

TRIUMPH ROCKET III


The Triumph Rocket III has defined a unique niche in the clone-like performance cruiser market where it sits in a class of its own thanks to its striking looks, stunning performance and incredible specification. At 2294cc it’s the world’s largest capacity production motorcycle. But, despite the impressive capacity of this amazing machine, it was designed first and foremost to be ridden. A good turning circle, seamless fuel injection and a low center of gravity combine to make manoeuvring at low speed surprisingly easy.

Triumph offer an enormous range of genuine accessories for the Rocket III including the new patented adjustable rider backrest.

Details

Engine
The incredible 2.3 liter, in-line, water cooled, triple cylinder engine means that even two-up the Rocket III accelerates incredibly hard without obvious effort.
But despite its size, the engine is incredibly smooth as the balance, input and rear drive shaft contra-rotate against the crankshaft, which makes for minimal torque reaction.

Specifications

Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity
2294cc
Bore/Stroke
101.6 x 94.3mm
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Fuel System
Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection

Transmission
Final Drive
Shaft
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox
5-speed
Cycle Parts

Frame
Tubular steel, twin spine
Swingarm
Twin-sided, steel
Front Wheel
Alloy 5-spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Rear Wheel
Alloy 5-spoke, 16 x 7.5in
Front Tyre
150/80 R 17
Rear Tyre
240/50 R 16
Front Suspension
43mm upside down forks
Rear Suspension
Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes
Twin 320mm floating discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 316mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Dimensions
Length
98.4in
Width (Handlebars)
38.2in
Height
45.9in
Seat Height
29.1in
Wheelbase
66.7in
Rake/Trail
32 degree/152mm
Weight (Dry)
704lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.3 gal

Performance (Measured at crankshaft to DIN 70020)
Maximum Power
140bhp at 6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
147ft.lbt at 2,500 rpm
Colours

Claret, Phantom Black

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